ZeroFox Releases 2024 Threat Forecast Report Assessing Next Year’s External Cyber Threat Landscape>
Globe Newswire –
ZeroFox, a leading provider of external cybersecurity solutions, has recently published its annual 2024 Threat Forecast Report.
The report is a comprehensive analysis conducted by ZeroFox Intelligence, combining extensive experience and access to intelligence.
It aims to provide security teams with valuable insights into emerging threat trends and practical recommendations to address the evolving external attack surface.
The report identifies several key takeaways and predictions for the year 2024) One significant prediction is the anticipated increase in attack vectors targeting third-party vendors of major corporations and government entities.
This highlights the importance of securing the supply chain and vetting the security measures of external partners to prevent potential breaches.
Another crucial trend mentioned in the report is the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and synthetic media.
Both malicious and non-malicious actors are projected to leverage these technologies to create more persuasive fake content.
This poses a challenge for organizations to detect and combat the spread of misinformation and deceptive content.
The geopolitical landscape is also anticipated to contribute to increased cyber incidents.
As global conflicts persist, they have the potential to influence and shape the threat landscape in different regions.
This underscores the importance for organizations to stay vigilant and adapt their security strategies accordingly.
The report reflects the observed evolution of the cyber threat landscape in 2023) ZeroFox Intelligence highlights a record number of ransomware and digital extortion incidents throughout the year, with cybercriminal groups like Cl0p demonstrating increased proficiency.
This indicates the need for enhanced defense mechanisms to combat such threats effectively.
To address the challenges ahead, ZeroFox Intelligence makes several predictions for the year 2024:
1) Ransomware and digital extortion (R&DE): The report predicts that the threat from ransomware and digital extortion will remain elevated, with newly-formed ransomware groups exhibiting faster proficiency than in previous years.
2) Initial access brokers (IABs): ZeroFox Intelligence identifies IABs as a significant threat in 2024) These brokers provide illicit access to compromised systems, supporting the operations of ransomware operators.
3) Social engineering: The threat from social engineering is expected to continue its upward trajectory in 2024 as threat actors continue to evolve phishing techniques and exploit human vulnerabilities.
4) Artificial intelligence (AI): The use of AI for both malicious and defensive applications, especially in information operations, social engineering campaigns, and various threat actor tactics, is predicted to experience measured growth.
5) Physical and cybersecurity convergence: The report suggests that critical infrastructure sectors are likely to face the greatest cyber-physical threats due to geopolitical factors.
These threats can result in severe or catastrophic physical impacts.
6) Election-related threats: Key elections in 2024, including the US Presidential Election, are expected to drive an increase in election-related scams, disruptive threats, and the spread of disinformation.
7) Zero-day vulnerabilities: ZeroFox Intelligence predicts an increase in the discovery and exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities.
Adversaries are likely to shift their focus from traditional data exfiltration methods to exploit vulnerabilities for financial gain.
In addition to these predictions, the report offers strategic recommendations to counter external cyber threats and enhance cybersecurity resilience.
ZeroFox aims to provide industry-leading intelligence to its customers and the wider security landscape, helping organizations mitigate risk and navigate the increasingly complex threat landscape.
The complete ZeroFox 2024 Threat Forecast Report is available for download on their website.
Link: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/11/07/2774821/0/en/ZeroFox-Releases-2024-Threat-Forecast-Report-Assessing-Next-Year-s-External-Cyber-Threat-Landscape.html